After reaching a ceasefire in Syria’s southern province of Sweida, Syria’s Foreign Minister held frank and productive talks with the United States and France on Friday in Paris, according to Arab News.
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shibani met with French Foreign Minister Jean Noel Barrot and US Special Envoy for Syria Thomas Barrack to discuss Syria’s political transition.
During the meeting, they underscored the significance of engaging quickly to ensure the success of Syria’s political transition after the fall of President Bashar Assad.
In a joint statement, they also agreed on the necessity of ensuring that Syria’s neighbors do not pose a threat and that Syria does not pose a threat to its neighbors.
Paris has long been the diplomatic heart of vital discussions like those we shared today. A stable, secure, and unified Syria is built on the foundation stone of great neighbors and allies. In the words of @SecRubio, conflicts end thanks to “hard, vibrant diplomacy that the U.S.… pic.twitter.com/hFsqSHKpOf
— Ambassador Tom Barrack (@USAMBTurkiye) July 25, 2025
They also stressed their support to efforts aiming at holding those responsible for violence accountable.
Moreover, the officials stressed their commitment to cooperating on the “shared fight against terrorism in all forms” and boosting the capacity of the Syrian government to address security challenges.
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